Fleetwood Southwind recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

REV Recreation Group recalls 2016 Fleetwood Southwind

Recall number

15V751000

Brand / firm

Fleetwood

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 15 units

Why it was recalled

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Allied Recreation Group, Inc. (ARG) is recalling certain model year 2016 Fleetwood Southwind 34A, 36L, and 32VS motorhomes equipped with Atwood Model 0D50 on-demand water heaters. In the affected vehicles, the on-demand water heaters have a gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

What to do

ARG will notify owners and Atwood will provide a remedy for the hot water heater free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact ARG customer service at 1-800-509-3417 or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.